Take A Risk —The Odds Might Be Better Than You Think
As I look back over my early career, I wish I’d taken more risks. I wish I’d been a little braver in my choices, perhaps had more confidence in my ability to land on my feet when confronted with the unknown. If you’ve thought the same thing, you’re not alone. You...
4 Reasons Fulfillment Will Make You A Strong Person
I met Oleg when I worked as an undercover FBI agent. Oleg was a Russian diplomat sent to the U.S. to steal propriety technology. My job was to find the answer to two questions: 1) what specific technology was he after, and 2) could I turn him into a double agent? The...
5 Reasons Why Bold Leaders Are Remarkably Successful
There are two reasons people separate themselves from the crowd: they are either bold leaders or timid followers. The rest of the herd sticks together. Bold leaders move toward obstacles and do not let hesitation or doubt impede their progress. Timid followers lurk...
5 Reasons Success Will Not Make You A Happy Person
As a kid growing up on a remote cattle ranch in Wyoming, it didn’t take much to make me a happy person. I loved to spend time with our animals—horses, cattle, and dogs! I was happy to do my chores and bond with my pets. In high school, it took something different to...
Here Is What Happens When You Use Emotional Intelligence To Be Successful
Few could accuse FBI agents of being soft and fluffy, and yet emotional intelligence is at the heart of most successful FBI investigations. The ability to recognize, control, and express emotions was often the single factor that led to my success as I recruited...
What To Do When You Think Your Life Sucks
When life sucks, it’s hard to be around perpetually perky people. My college room mate had unrelenting positivity and I frequently responded with sharp-tongued barbs intended to wilt her enthusiasm. It never did though—no matter what obstacle or barrier I presented,...
The Truth About 3 Great Career Tips That You’ll Never Hear
The career advice we receive changes as we age. As children, we’re encouraged to dream big about the things we want to accomplish in life. We grow up and assume we’ll do what we love. As we become adults, the message starts to focus on how we can be successful....
5 Easy Ways To Persuade Others That You Are Trustworthy
FBI agents tend to be hard chargers who look at the world in terms of black or white, right or wrong, legal or illegal. It’s important that we are perceived as trustworthy because if the public cannot place its trust in us, we can no longer do our job. The FBI is...
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